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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.92, 1,876.03 and 428.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.92, 1,876.03 and 428.91 is: 643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.92 : 1,876.03 = 428.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.92/1,876.03 = 428.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.92x = 1,876.03 × 428.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.92x = 804,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,646.96/1,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.25

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